Bass-Addict

What do you recommend for line, 4 or 6 lb Trilene XL?

Then why tf were Winn Grips brought up?? Noogies for you!

Is that what Irod uses?

What are Winn grips, is that what IRod uses?

Lol sorry I just try to be a cautionary shopper. I am well aware how little gear quality has to do with success, and everything to do with comfort and enjoyment of use. I have upgraded most of my setups to the Stradic/Curado/LTB level of quality and wasn’t looking to regress.

Would you say better or worse than Major Craft?

Cool, thx. Are 13 quality rods? What lb test and line type would you go for?

Awesome, thx! Sounds like 5-5’6” is pretty unanimously agreed to be the sweet spot. Just ordered the Miravel 1000 from Digitaka, you recommend 4 or 6 lb Trilene XL? https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/13-fishing-omen-panfish-spinning-rod https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/st-croix-trout-series-spinning-rod-101088610 How are these two, both offered in 5’6” L - or do I want full cork on this short of a rod vs split grip?

Even a Dobyn’s Champ XP? Lol why

Does this matter or reflect the overall build quality or performance or is it just a minor quip? It feels very cheap and airy, as opposed to the soft memory foam texture of other Eva I’ve felt. Is this just a lighter style of Eva? I really want this to work because it feels much more moderate than the Kistler KLX I tried, I’m just a bit worried about the build quality, or is parabolic bend most important?

Only issue is limited options under 6’ L. So far that major craft is all I’ve seen, everything else is UL or longer.

Yup just ordered actually lol + a Stradic 2500. Thx!

Good point. 5’ just seems awfully short and I know for sure that some of these creeks do have runs that are clear of brush and open so I just didn’t want to want that distance and not have it. How much more accurate is 5’ going to be over 6?

All I needed to hear. Thanks!

Fair point, how about 6’ still too much/minimal added casting distance?

Yeah, 5’ and even 5’6” seems awfully short for casting distance.

Do I lose much casting accuracy with a 6’ vs a 5-5’6”? I sort of want to be able to make semi-long casts when the water is low and creek fish are spooky.

Yeah I’m looking at the St Croix Avid 6’ LF. Prob a decent fit?

Thx. Seems a pretty minor difference, no? Would I really be able to feel that?

Thanks!

I can’t seem to find specs, any idea what the exact weight difference might be?

I can’t seem to find the Major Craft, any chance you could link me? I’m a pretty big fan of St Croix, would a 6’ LF Avid possibly be a viable alternative?

Worth the extra $20?

Thank you for the informative response, I’ll check it out! You recommend pairing with the Miravel or Nasci 1000?

I’ve read that the Miravel is better suited for light, finesse tackle/lures but less sealed than the Nasci. Is this true? How much better is the build quality and smoothness?